I'm in need of new front brake rotors for my 2002 Hyundai Elantra GT. I have a coupon for AA, so I'd like to get them from there. What brands do they sell that are good? (Other than Brembo.)
Brake Rotors for 2002 Hyundai Elantra
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It looks like they sell Wagners and include a lifetime warranty - which is nice in case they warp.
Are Wagners any good?
Avoid fancy slotted/drilled types.
And nowadays getting a premium rotor is not a sure thing concerning quality.
Some cheapos are better.
One thing for sure, get the best street pads available for your car.
And nowadays getting a premium rotor is not a sure thing concerning quality.
Some cheapos are better.
One thing for sure, get the best street pads available for your car.
Originally Posted By: mechtech2
One thing for sure, get the best street pads available for your car.
What would you say are the best street pads?
One thing for sure, get the best street pads available for your car.
What would you say are the best street pads?
Originally Posted By: mechtech2
Avoid fancy slotted/drilled types.
What's wrong with slotted or drilled rotors?
Avoid fancy slotted/drilled types.
What's wrong with slotted or drilled rotors?
Drilled have a tendency to crack and provide less surface area for stopping power.
slotted rotors will eat up your pads quicker.
slotted rotors will eat up your pads quicker.
Fancy drilled /slotted/whatever rotors:
Cost a lot more.
Can't be readily machined in the future.
Often have cracking.
Often warp.
Usually weigh less - have less mass. Mo mass, mo betta - in a disc.
Have dirt and water reservoirs built in.
Noisier.
Wear pads faster.
Porche Racing takes off the stock fancy street rotors and uses plain ones when racing
I could come up with more, but this will suffice.
Cost a lot more.
Can't be readily machined in the future.
Often have cracking.
Often warp.
Usually weigh less - have less mass. Mo mass, mo betta - in a disc.
Have dirt and water reservoirs built in.
Noisier.
Wear pads faster.
Porche Racing takes off the stock fancy street rotors and uses plain ones when racing
I could come up with more, but this will suffice.
X2 on the cracking on Drilled and Slotted. I have a friend that had drilled and slotted, and the rear rotor exploded, and damaged the rim, caliper, and the ABS sensor.
I've used Powerslot rotors exclusively for the last several years without a single problem. I have had the service manager at my local GM dealership even inquire as to what brand my rotors are because he says they always look brand new and wanted a set for his truck.
Never once had a crack, warp, rust, or anything negative to say about them. The Powerslots with Hawk brakes on my old 1994 Accord saved me from a major accident when I stopped so hard to avoid a rear end collision from an accident in front of me.
I wouldn't recommend drilled rotors or a combination of drilled/slotted due to the potential of cracking.
Never once had a crack, warp, rust, or anything negative to say about them. The Powerslots with Hawk brakes on my old 1994 Accord saved me from a major accident when I stopped so hard to avoid a rear end collision from an accident in front of me.
I wouldn't recommend drilled rotors or a combination of drilled/slotted due to the potential of cracking.
bigmike - NO rust? What are they made of? What cast iron does not rust? Overstating your case take away your credibility.
BTW, you could have had identical results with the cheapest rotors that you could find, and saved $.
BTW, you could have had identical results with the cheapest rotors that you could find, and saved $.
Originally Posted By: mechtech2
bigmike - NO rust? What are they made of? What cast iron does not rust? Overstating your case take away your credibility.
BTW, you could have had identical results with the cheapest rotors that you could find, and saved $.
I feel insulted. My experience has no credibility? Maybe not to you, but I would hope others around here don't express your opinion so hastily.
Feel free to check out www.powerslot.com. Read some reviews if you'd like on some automotive websites.
http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/61A2722A0A0.aspx
http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/61A2723A0A0.aspx
I've never had any rust on mine. Little brake wear, no fade, and little dust. I've used them on 3 applications and not once replaced any of them. Of course, you cannot resurface them and they are more money.
I've tried "cheap rotors" and they simply do not work. I've tried several cheap rotors and they always warp. And I brake extremely easy on my vehicles.
I didn't overstate anything and I resent that is the way you treat a post I made.
bigmike - NO rust? What are they made of? What cast iron does not rust? Overstating your case take away your credibility.
BTW, you could have had identical results with the cheapest rotors that you could find, and saved $.
I feel insulted. My experience has no credibility? Maybe not to you, but I would hope others around here don't express your opinion so hastily.
Feel free to check out www.powerslot.com. Read some reviews if you'd like on some automotive websites.
http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/61A2722A0A0.aspx
http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/61A2723A0A0.aspx
I've never had any rust on mine. Little brake wear, no fade, and little dust. I've used them on 3 applications and not once replaced any of them. Of course, you cannot resurface them and they are more money.
I've tried "cheap rotors" and they simply do not work. I've tried several cheap rotors and they always warp. And I brake extremely easy on my vehicles.
I didn't overstate anything and I resent that is the way you treat a post I made.
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To the OP, they're all hit/miss. What brand rotor works well in one application may not in another. I generally call my local Napa, Carquest, AZ or AA, go with the low cost rotors and 'premium' pads.
Joel
Joel
Best rotors I've used so far are the ones I bought for $9 each brand new for my swift. I put them on 50K ago, the car had 54K on it at that time, (now 104K). What's remarkable, is that the factory rotors that were on there were warped and glazed and had awful grooves. (bought it that way at ~54K). Maybe the previous driver liked to drive with a foot on each pedal for some reason. Idunno, but I've put 50K on the $9 china rotors primarily delivering pizzas in a hilly area and no warpage, no glazing, minimal groovage, just replaced pads and I didn't even bother turning them, no need.
Go figure...
Go figure...
Originally Posted By: bigmike
Originally Posted By: mechtech2
bigmike - NO rust? What are they made of? What cast iron does not rust? Overstating your case take away your credibility.
BTW, you could have had identical results with the cheapest rotors that you could find, and saved $.
I feel insulted. My experience has no credibility? Maybe not to you, but I would hope others around here don't express your opinion so hastily.
Feel free to check out www.powerslot.com. Read some reviews if you'd like on some automotive websites.
http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/61A2722A0A0.aspx
http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/61A2723A0A0.aspx
I've never had any rust on mine. Little brake wear, no fade, and little dust. I've used them on 3 applications and not once replaced any of them. Of course, you cannot resurface them and they are more money.
I've tried "cheap rotors" and they simply do not work. I've tried several cheap rotors and they always warp. And I brake extremely easy on my vehicles.
I didn't overstate anything and I resent that is the way you treat a post I made.
Warping most of the time is caused by incompatible brake pad if the caliper is not jammed and the braking is always easy.
I threw away my frozen powerslot rotor, because the Hawk Ceramic Pad managed to warp it. I sent the rotor for turning, the vibration much less but the noise is unbearable especially when I brake lightly.
So finally I throw away, buy new OEM rotor and put ACT pad, it is much quieter and initial bite is great even though for full power braking Hawk Performance Ceramic is still better.
BTW, my Powerslot also get rusty if I do not use the car for a few days. (It did not rust when it is new as long as I recall).
Originally Posted By: mechtech2
bigmike - NO rust? What are they made of? What cast iron does not rust? Overstating your case take away your credibility.
BTW, you could have had identical results with the cheapest rotors that you could find, and saved $.
I feel insulted. My experience has no credibility? Maybe not to you, but I would hope others around here don't express your opinion so hastily.
Feel free to check out www.powerslot.com. Read some reviews if you'd like on some automotive websites.
http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/61A2722A0A0.aspx
http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/61A2723A0A0.aspx
I've never had any rust on mine. Little brake wear, no fade, and little dust. I've used them on 3 applications and not once replaced any of them. Of course, you cannot resurface them and they are more money.
I've tried "cheap rotors" and they simply do not work. I've tried several cheap rotors and they always warp. And I brake extremely easy on my vehicles.
I didn't overstate anything and I resent that is the way you treat a post I made.
Warping most of the time is caused by incompatible brake pad if the caliper is not jammed and the braking is always easy.
I threw away my frozen powerslot rotor, because the Hawk Ceramic Pad managed to warp it. I sent the rotor for turning, the vibration much less but the noise is unbearable especially when I brake lightly.
So finally I throw away, buy new OEM rotor and put ACT pad, it is much quieter and initial bite is great even though for full power braking Hawk Performance Ceramic is still better.
BTW, my Powerslot also get rusty if I do not use the car for a few days. (It did not rust when it is new as long as I recall).
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many people confuse a PAD problem with a rotor problem.
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